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I am a transgender mtf who currently can't go through hrt. i have heard of saline expanders, can these be implanted in and be inflated and deflated myself? my goal is to inflate or deflate when i need, the feel of breast?

Q: i am a transgender mtf who currently can't go through hrt. i have heard of saline expanders, can these be implanted in and be inflated and deflated myself? my goal is to inflate or deflate when i need, the feel of breast?

: Saline expanders are used to create more skin usually in preparation for a surgical procedure. They are not typically used as you are describing. You could go to a plastic surgeon and ask about it. Best of luck to you!!

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Saline expanders are used to create more skin usually in preparation for a surgical procedure. They are not typically used as you are describing. You could go to a plastic surgeon and ask about it. Best of luck to you!!

Answered 1/31/2023

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A member asked:

I am a transgender mtf who currently can't go through hrt. i have heard of saline expanders, can these be implanted in and be inflated and deflated myself? my goal is to inflate or deflate when i need, the feel of breast?

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